Accounting Manager

Evlo AI; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Evlo AI seeks an experienced accounting professional to own the close and reporting cycle under US GAAP, ensuring SOX compliance and supporting audits and SEC disclosures.

You will collaborate with FP&A, engineering, and leadership to tighten controls, close on schedule, and scale processes as the company grows.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or public company close experience.
• Deep working knowledge of US GAAP and SOX internal controls; SEC reporting exposure a plus.
• CPA (active or inactive) strongly preferred.
• Hands-on ERP experience (NetSuite, Workday, SAP, or similar) and strong Excel modeling skills.
• Track record of improving close speed and quality through process and system changes.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, delivering accurate GAAP-compliant financial statements on a tight close calendar.
• Maintain and strengthen SOX 404 internal controls, documenting key processes and remediating control gaps.
• Prepare and review complex journal entries, reconciliations, and account analyses, including revenue recognition under ASC 606 and stock-based compensation under ASC 718.
• Coordinate external audits and quarterly reviews, acting as primary point of contact for audit requests and walkthroughs.
• Draft technical accounting memos for non-routine transactions and support disclosure requirements aligned with SEC frameworks.
• Drive process automation and system improvements in the ERP (NetSuite or similar), reducing manual close work each quarter.
• Supervise and develop staff accountants, reviewing their work and building team capability over time.

Skills

US GAAP SOX controls

ERP experience

Excel modeling

Public accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Workday

SAP

Job description

About The Role

The role owns the accounting close and reporting cycle: general ledger integrity, monthly/quarterly/annual closes, and financial statements prepared under US GAAP. You will ensure SOX compliance across key control areas and support audits, external reporting, and SEC-related disclosures.

This position matters because accurate, on-time financials underpin every decision the business makes. You will work closely with FP&A, engineering, and leadership to keep controls tight, close fast, and scale processes as the company grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, delivering accurate GAAP-compliant financial statements on a tight close calendar
• Maintain and strengthen SOX 404 internal controls, documenting key processes and remediating control gaps
• Prepare and review complex journal entries, reconciliations, and account analyses, including revenue recognition under ASC 606 and stock-based compensation under ASC 718
• Coordinate external audits and quarterly reviews, acting as primary point of contact for audit requests and walkthroughs
• Draft technical accounting memos for non-routine transactions and support disclosure requirements aligned with SEC frameworks
• Drive process automation and system improvements in the ERP (NetSuite or similar), reducing manual close work each quarter
• Supervise and develop staff accountants, reviewing their work and building team capability over time

What We Are Looking For

• 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or public company close experience
• Deep working knowledge of US GAAP and SOX internal controls; SEC reporting exposure a plus
• CPA (active or inactive) strongly preferred
• Hands-on ERP experience (NetSuite, Workday, SAP, or similar) and strong Excel modeling skills
• Track record of improving close speed and quality through process and system changes
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Bonus: experience with IPO-readiness work, SaaS revenue recognition, or equity/stock compensation accounting